Tumbling Tom

Growing from seed

Start Tumbling Tom indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 45 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 70 days.

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Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Tumbling Tom
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Tumbling Tom
  • ❧Tumbling Tom draws Bumblebees and Bees and more that improve pollination for both
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Tumbling Tom
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Tumbling Tom
  • ❧Tumbling Tom draws Bumblebees and Bees and more that improve pollination for both
• Good pair

  • ❧Baby's Breath attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack Tumbling Tom
  • ❧Tumbling Tom acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Baby's Breath
  • ❧Tumbling Tom draws Bumblebees and Bees that improve pollination for both

How to grow Tumbling Tom

1. Sow8 weeks before frost
2. Germinates7 days
3. Space45 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~70 days

Water: Medium · Height: 30 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.8)